Difference between logs, timber, and lumberThe article I mentioned says that lumber can immediately be used for construction or furniture. This seems to imply that lumber is already processed (sawn into boards and planks). I'm curious to know which definition is correct... and if you have a source to back yours up.

Connotations of “Salt of the earth”You wouldn't recommend the compliment? Now obviously I wouldn't given the compliment to just anyone, they would have to be the salt of the earth. But I think it's such a beautiful phrase, I see no reason not to use it.

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Connotations of “Salt of the earth”Ah, thanks for your comments. This definitely did not keep me up at night :) I was more interested in the expression itself. It's such a beautiful idiom, that it would be a shame to avoid it for ambiguity.